Perhaps witnessing Dalot's poor performance against Brighton, the Manchester United management finally made up their minds to bring in a proper left wing-back for Amorim. As a result, negotiations with Lecce over the transfer of Dorgu quickly unfolded.
According to Romano, Manchester United and Lecce are engaged in formal club-to-club talks, and Dorgu's agent was also photographed arriving at Manchester Airport by the media. This deal has not only been approved by the Manchester United management but also received Amorim's endorsement. Currently, the focus of the negotiations is primarily on the transfer fee.
Manchester United hopes to sign Dorgu for a price of 25 million euros. However, considering Dorgu's current market value and his immense potential, Lecce may insist on a 40 million euro asking price. After all, during this summer, Serie A clubs Juventus and AC Milan attempted to sign Dorgu, but their offer of 15 million euros was flatly rejected by Lecce, who firmly believes that Dorgu's value far exceeds that. If the Dorgu deal stalls due to transfer fee issues, Manchester United might consider including Malacia in the transaction to reduce transfer expenses.
The 20-year-old Dorgu, born in Denmark, is a versatile player capable of playing any position on both sides. However, at Lecce, he is more often deployed in advanced positions, which stems from his excellent dribbling and forward development abilities. Additionally, his superior physical condition and abundant stamina allow him to run back and forth between the front and back courts, providing defensive and offensive support for the team. It is precisely because of these characteristics that Dorgu aligns well with Amorim's requirements for a wing-back, which is also an important reason why Amorim quickly approved this deal.
In terms of defense, since Dorgu's positioning at Lecce leans more towards a winger, his defensive statistics are not as impressive as those of traditional fullbacks, averaging one successful dribble past him per game in the Serie A league. Moreover, he tends to go in for tackles, a trait that could increase the risk of fouls in the faster-paced and more physically demanding Premier League. As for whether he can adapt to the physicality of the Premier League, there is no need for excessive concern; his strong physique is sufficient to maintain an advantage in confrontations. The only concern in signing Dorgu is whether he can adapt to the faster pace of the Premier League, as Zirkzee and Hojlund are also facing similar issues. Given that this problem objectively exists, why does Manchester United still tend to introduce players from non-Premier League leagues, much like during the Ten Hag era? Is the lesson not profound enough given the current situation?